back TRADITIONAL BUILDING MATERIALS * Stone walls, erected according to an ancestral method * The mortar a careful dosage of lime and earth, mixed with a small amount of cement, to increase its solidity and resistance to humidity * Interior wall finish made of lime and sand for a matte, organic look * Wood beams support patterned reed or slat ceiling, covered with waterproofing, a layer of natural insulation and a smooth finish * Wood lintels over windows, doorways and space separations The only concession made to modernity is the flooring, which will be set on a concrete slab for reasons of sturdiness and insulation. The waterproofing of the roof is generally made with a layer of tar or, to save money, with a plastic tarp. Either way, the waterproofing is then covered with a layer of earth followed by a smooth finish. Waterproof wall finish resembling a matte tadelakt can be used in the bathrooms and kitchen. The floors are generally finished with polished cement or dess, but can also be tiled with cement, bejmat or earthenware tiles. As many materials as possible will be extracted from the land the house is built on, or from the area. This will keeps costs down and result in a house that is in harmony with the hues and textures of its environment.